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One-third of American 8th graders think Canada is a dictatorship, report revealsMisc World | 206734 hits | 6:16 PM on Friday | posted by Hyack
According to the U.S. government's National Center for Education Statistics, 33 per cent of American eighth graders currently believe that Canada is a dictatorship.Finland instructs nearly a million military reservists
Finland sends letters to nearly a million reservists to remind them of their duties in case of combat, officials tell the BBC.
Misc World | 206953 hits | 1:36 PM on Friday | posted by martin14
Finland sends letters to nearly a million reservists to remind them of their duties in case of combat, officials tell the BBC.Saudi Arabia attack: Islamic State claims Shia mosque bombing
The Islamic State group says it was behind a deadly suicide bombing on a Shia mosque in Saudi Arabia, apparently its first attack in the kingdom.
Misc World | 206818 hits | 1:25 PM on Friday | posted by martin14
The Islamic State group says it was behind a deadly suicide bombing on a Shia mosque in Saudi Arabia, apparently its first attack in the kingdom.Australian PM Abbott closes door on foreign fighters coming home
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Tuesday ruled out an amnesty for Australian citizens seeking to quit foreign militant groups and return home in the wake of media reports that
Misc World | 206785 hits | 1:11 PM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Tuesday ruled out an amnesty for Australian citizens seeking to quit foreign militant groups and return home in the wake of media reports thatDispute brews over wounded Russians captured in the Ukraine | CTV News
The men say they are Russian soldiers who were captured and wounded while on active duty in the rebellious east, Ukrainian authorities say they are definitive proof that Russia is at war in Ukraine, and Moscow hotly denies the claims.
Misc World | 206772 hits | 11:57 AM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
The men say they are Russian soldiers who were captured and wounded while on active duty in the rebellious east, Ukrainian authorities say they are definitive proof that Russia is at war in Ukraine, and Moscow hotly denies the claims.Misc World | 206978 hits | 11:01 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
SAUDI ARABIA has taken the “strategic decision” to acquire “off-the-shelf” atomic weapons from Pakistan, risking a new arms race in the Middle East, according to senior American officials.Police called after boy, 9, uses ruler as pretend sword
Police were called to a primary school after a nine-year-old boy was caught using a ruler as a pretend sword in a playground game of 'knights and dragons'.
Misc World | 206781 hits | 6:35 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Police were called to a primary school after a nine-year-old boy was caught using a ruler as a pretend sword in a playground game of 'knights and dragons'.Chris Roberts tells FBI he hacked airliner though entertainment system
Chris Roberts, the founder of security firm One World Labs, allegedly told an FBI agent earlier this year that he had hacked a plane's in-flight entertainment system (IFE) and forced the plane to fly sideways.
Misc World | 206805 hits | 8:06 AM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Chris Roberts, the founder of security firm One World Labs, allegedly told an FBI agent earlier this year that he had hacked a plane's in-flight entertainment system (IFE) and forced the plane to fly sideways.BB King, the King of Blues, dies at 89
'King of the Blues' legend BB King dies in Las Vegas aged 89, his lawyer says.
Misc World | 207096 hits | 3:39 AM on Friday | posted by martin14
'King of the Blues' legend BB King dies in Las Vegas aged 89, his lawyer says. Nato to counter 'hybrid warfare' from RussiaMisc World | 206784 hits | 7:24 PM on Thursday | posted by Hyack
Nato has pledged to counter "hybrid warfare" from Russia. The alliance said it must adapt to the mixture of conventional military tactics, subversive campaigns and cyber-warfare that Russia was using in Ukraine.Amtrak Train 188 crash: At least 5 dead in Philadelphia crash
An Amtrak train headed to New York City derailed in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, mangling the front of the vehicle and leaving at least five people dead.
Misc World | 206777 hits | 9:42 PM on Tuesday | posted by Regina
An Amtrak train headed to New York City derailed in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, mangling the front of the vehicle and leaving at least five people dead.Third blogger this year hacked to death in Bangladesh
Witnesses said four masked men chased and attacked him in broad daylight. Assailants with cleavers and machetes on Tuesday killed another blogger in Bangladesh, the third blogger in that country murdered in as many months, the Committee to Protect Journal
Misc World | 206838 hits | 1:09 PM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
Witnesses said four masked men chased and attacked him in broad daylight. Assailants with cleavers and machetes on Tuesday killed another blogger in Bangladesh, the third blogger in that country murdered in as many months, the Committee to Protect Journal Singapore teen guilty of insulting Christians, ex-leader Lee Kuan YewMisc World | 206762 hits | 7:36 AM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
The 16-year-old Yee had faced three years in jail but instead will be put on probation after being released on a bail of $7,500Paraguay's pregnant 10-year-old sparks debate on abortion, child abuse
One of Paraguay's leading churchmen acknowledged Sunday that the nation has been split over the case of a pregnant 10-year-old girl denied an abortion.
Misc World | 206801 hits | 8:01 PM on Sunday | posted by Hyack
One of Paraguay's leading churchmen acknowledged Sunday that the nation has been split over the case of a pregnant 10-year-old girl denied an abortion. Mother's Day in the animal kingdomMisc World | 206779 hits | 1:00 PM on Sunday | posted by Hyack
We're not sure if any non-humans celebrate Mother's Day, but it's hard to deny that the love and fierce protection that moms have for their young exists throughout the animal kimgdom.Ukraine president says almost 7,000 civilians killed in war
Nearly 7,000 civilians have been killed in the war in eastern Ukraine between government forces and Russian-backed separatists sinNearly 7,000 civilians have been killed in the war in eastern Ukraine between government forces and Russian-backed separatist
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Nearly 7,000 civilians have been killed in the war in eastern Ukraine between government forces and Russian-backed separatists sinNearly 7,000 civilians have been killed in the war in eastern Ukraine between government forces and Russian-backed separatistPakistan helicopter crash kills Norwegian, Philippine ambassadors
Military spokesman Asim Bajwa said in a Twitter post that as well as the four foreigners, the two pilots were killed
Misc World | 206755 hits | 6:35 AM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb
Military spokesman Asim Bajwa said in a Twitter post that as well as the four foreigners, the two pilots were killed Pirate Capt Kidd's 'treasure' found in MadagascarMisc World | 206966 hits | 11:27 AM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Underwater explorers in Madagascar say they have found what is thought to be the treasure of notorious Scottish pirate William Kidd. French bar owner charged after man dies drinking at least 56 shotsMisc World | 207103 hits | 12:04 AM on Thursday | posted by Hyack
French courts must decide whether a bar owner is responsible for the death of a patron, who died shortly after drinking at least 56 shots of liquor in October 2014. Harper joins veterans, Dutch, to honour 70th anniversary of liberationMisc World | 206744 hits | 2:04 AM on Wednesday | posted by Hyack
Joining veterans and Dutch officials marking the anniversary of the liberation of Holland on Tuesday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said the victory 70 years ago proves 'an old truth: evil cannot triumph over an army that marches with the winds of freedomBBC 'has chosen dream team' of Top Gear presenters to replace Jeremy Clarkson
The BBC has reportedly chosen a new trio of presenters including former model
Jodie Kidd and Life On Mars actor Philip Glenister
Misc World | 207121 hits | 8:12 AM on Monday | posted by martin14
The BBC has reportedly chosen a new trio of presenters including former model
Jodie Kidd and Life On Mars actor Philip GlenisterCharlotte Elizabeth Diana is name of new royal baby
Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge have named their newborn daughter Charlotte Elizabeth Diana.
Misc World | 206975 hits | 7:12 AM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge have named their newborn daughter Charlotte Elizabeth Diana.Boko Haram stoned captive girls to death as rescuers approached
Even with the crackle of gunfire signaling rescuers were near, the horrors did not end: Boko Haram fighters stoned captives to death, some girls and women were crushed by an armoured car and three died when a land mine exploded as they walked to freedom.
Misc World | 206835 hits | 7:08 AM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
Even with the crackle of gunfire signaling rescuers were near, the horrors did not end: Boko Haram fighters stoned captives to death, some girls and women were crushed by an armoured car and three died when a land mine exploded as they walked to freedom.Woman wins right to masturbate at work
Misc World | 206713 hits | 10:43 AM on Friday | posted by Alta_redneck
French teen's skirt deemed too long for her to attend school
It's not often you hear about women being criticized for wearing skirts that are too long. But that's exactly what happened to one French teen, who was barred from attending class because her ankle-length maxi-skirt was deemed a "provocation."
Misc World | 208805 hits | 5:27 PM on Thursday | posted by andyt
It's not often you hear about women being criticized for wearing skirts that are too long. But that's exactly what happened to one French teen, who was barred from attending class because her ankle-length maxi-skirt was deemed a "provocation." U.S. commander: Another Russian offensive possible in Ukraine after lullMisc World | 208377 hits | 11:09 AM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
Gen. Philip Breedlove, commander of NATO forces in Europe, told the Senate Armed Services Committee, that the situation in Ukraine is volatile and fragile and urged Congress to bolster U.S. intelligence capabilities to better understand President VladimirFrench soldier child sex abuse claims in Central African Republic investigated
Misc World | 206430 hits | 9:00 AM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
Ottawa to match personal donations to Nepal earthquake fund | CTV NewsMisc World | 208356 hits | 12:57 PM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
Canada is sending more relief supplies to earthquake-struck Nepal, promising to match donations to a fund specifically set up to help -- and defending itself from claims that affected Canadians aren't getting the assistance they need. The federal governme3 YOUNG WOMEN JAILED IN RUSSIA FOR TWERKING NEXT TO MONUMENT
MOSCOW (AP) -- A court in southern Russia has sentenced three young women to brief jail terms for making a video showing them twerking next to a World War II memorial.
Misc World | 208390 hits | 9:19 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
MOSCOW (AP) -- A court in southern Russia has sentenced three young women to brief jail terms for making a video showing them twerking next to a World War II memorial.Nepal earthquake: 2,500 dead as aftershocks terrify survivors
A strong earthquake aftershock struck India and Nepal today, shaking buildings in New Delhi and triggering more avalanches in the Himalayas, a day after a powerful quake killed more than 2,500 people.
Misc World | 208746 hits | 3:59 PM on Sunday | posted by Hyack
A strong earthquake aftershock struck India and Nepal today, shaking buildings in New Delhi and triggering more avalanches in the Himalayas, a day after a powerful quake killed more than 2,500 people.Robert Downey Jr. Comes To The Rescue Of Kid Who Had A Rough Day
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Nepal earthquake death toll exceeds 1,100Misc World | 209126 hits | 9:13 AM on Saturday | posted by wildrosegirl
A powerful earthquake struck Nepal Saturday, killing more than 1,100 people across a swath of four countries as violently shaking earth collapsed houses, levelled centuries-old temples and triggered avalanches on Mount Everest.Seal hunt inhumane' How about a bullfight'
Jane Adey travelled to Spain recently. After seeing a bullfight, she wonders if the European Union's ban on seal products might be hypocritical.
Misc World | 208338 hits | 2:40 PM on Thursday | posted by Hyack
Jane Adey travelled to Spain recently. After seeing a bullfight, she wonders if the European Union's ban on seal products might be hypocritical.Tower Hamlets mayor Lutfur Rahman guilty of corrupt and illegal practices over election
Election Commissioner declares east mayoral election result 'void' after Britain's first elected Muslim mayor found guilty of corrupt and illegal practices over 2014 vote
Misc World | 208416 hits | 10:44 AM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Election Commissioner declares east mayoral election result 'void' after Britain's first elected Muslim mayor found guilty of corrupt and illegal practices over 2014 voteChina shocks world by genetically engineering human embryos
Critics warned that China was becoming the "Wild West" of genetic research
Misc World | 208389 hits | 10:01 AM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Critics warned that China was becoming the "Wild West" of genetic research Hungary joins Poland in rejecting FBI chief's remarks about Holocaust role of both countries | Fox NewsMisc World | 206697 hits | 11:59 AM on Wednesday | posted by Freakinoldguy
Arrest of Paris extremist who shot himself by accident thwarts imminent church attack
An Islamic extremist with an arsenal of loaded guns was only prevented from opening fire on churchgoers because he accidentally shot himself in the leg, French officials said Wednesday.
Misc World | 208368 hits | 6:35 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
An Islamic extremist with an arsenal of loaded guns was only prevented from opening fire on churchgoers because he accidentally shot himself in the leg, French officials said Wednesday.US Won't Rule Out $50 Billion Iran 'Signing Bonus'
Spokesperson Harf tries to wriggle out of addressing immediate cash bonus to Iran; 'largest cash infusion to terror sponsor in history.'
Misc World | 208458 hits | 9:37 AM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Spokesperson Harf tries to wriggle out of addressing immediate cash bonus to Iran; 'largest cash infusion to terror sponsor in history.'Egypt's ousted President Morsi jailed for 20 years
Egypt's former President Mohammed Morsi gets a 20 year jail sentence over the abuse of protesters during his rule, the first of many verdicts he faces.
Misc World | 206793 hits | 3:28 AM on Tuesday | posted by martin14
Egypt's former President Mohammed Morsi gets a 20 year jail sentence over the abuse of protesters during his rule, the first of many verdicts he faces.George Lucas strikes back...with affordable homes
From Yahoo News: George Lucas plans to build an affordable-housing complex in the same neighborhood that denied his film studio there almost three years ago.
Misc World | 206904 hits | 12:43 PM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
From Yahoo News: George Lucas plans to build an affordable-housing complex in the same neighborhood that denied his film studio there almost three years ago.U.S. warship heads to Yemeni waters to block Iranian weapons
U.S. Navy officials say the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt is steaming toward the waters off Yemen and will join other American ships prepared to intercept any Iranian vessels carrying weapons to the Houthi rebels fighting in Yemen.
Misc World | 206722 hits | 12:25 PM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
U.S. Navy officials say the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt is steaming toward the waters off Yemen and will join other American ships prepared to intercept any Iranian vessels carrying weapons to the Houthi rebels fighting in Yemen.Student with crossbow, machete kills teacher at school in Barcelona
A Spanish student reportedly armed with a crossbow and a machete killed a substitute teacher and wounded four others at a school in Barcelona, police and witnesses said Monday.
Misc World | 206960 hits | 7:20 AM on Monday | posted by Regina
A Spanish student reportedly armed with a crossbow and a machete killed a substitute teacher and wounded four others at a school in Barcelona, police and witnesses said Monday.Teen armed with crossbow, machete kills teacher, wounds four others at Barcelona school
Attack comes 16 years to the day of the Columbine High School massacre in the United States
Misc World | 206834 hits | 6:32 AM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
Attack comes 16 years to the day of the Columbine High School massacre in the United StatesScientists find sunken radioactive aircraft carrier that served in Bikini Atoll bomb tests
Scientists have rediscovered a mostly intact World War II aircraft carrier used in atomic bomb tests and then sunk off the Northern California coast decades ago.
Misc World | 206833 hits | 4:52 PM on Sunday | posted by Hyack
Scientists have rediscovered a mostly intact World War II aircraft carrier used in atomic bomb tests and then sunk off the Northern California coast decades ago.Iran's Revolutionary Guard says no inspections of military sites under any nuclear accord
A senior commander in Iran's Revolutionary Guard said Sunday that inspectors would be barred from military sites under any nuclear agreement with world powers.
Misc World | 206984 hits | 4:23 PM on Sunday | posted by Hyack
A senior commander in Iran's Revolutionary Guard said Sunday that inspectors would be barred from military sites under any nuclear agreement with world powers. Queen salutes three Canadian regiments at Second Battle of Ypres anniversary eventMisc World | 206775 hits | 1:09 PM on Sunday | posted by Hyack
The Queen joined three Canadian military regiments in London on Sunday, to commemorate the regiments' role in a historic First World War battle. Grey whale's record migration may reveal bad newsMisc World | 206716 hits | 9:00 PM on Saturday | posted by Hyack
A female grey whale from Russia crossed the Pacific, swam to Mexico and back in a record-breaking migration - revealing some disconcerting news along the way. Canadian soldier's remains from Second World War identified in NetherlandsMisc World | 206807 hits | 8:56 PM on Saturday | posted by Hyack
The remains of a soldier from Saskatchewan who died in the Second World War have been identified in the Netherlands.World map that shows how many migrants live in YOUR country
New data, released by the United Nations, shows how the number of international migrants has increased by nearly 80 million globally over the last 25 years, with 7.8 million immigrants now recorded in the UK.
Misc World | 206882 hits | 10:59 AM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
New data, released by the United Nations, shows how the number of international migrants has increased by nearly 80 million globally over the last 25 years, with 7.8 million immigrants now recorded in the UK.Back to Canada News
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